NIA Conducts Raids in Cyber Terrorism Investigation Over DDoS Attacks

NIA Conducts Raids in Cyber Terrorism Investigation Over DDoS Attacks

First seen 24 Aug 2026, 23:19 UTC TelegraphindiaDeshgujarat 58.0

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) executed searches at five locations across India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Bihar, and Delhi, on August 24, 2026. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into cyber terrorism linked to Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks on 54 Indian government websites during Operation Sindoor. The case was registered on June 25, 2025, following attempts to compromise critical computer resources and infrastructure, allegedly aimed at undermining national security. Two individuals have already been arrested, and further investigations are underway. The NIA seized multiple digital devices and documents during the raids, which are believed to contain incriminating evidence related to the hacking activities. The investigation follows a series of cyber attacks that have raised concerns about the security of government digital assets.

Key Points: • NIA conducted multi-state raids linked to DDoS attacks on government websites. • The investigation targets 54 websites, aiming to compromise national security. • Two arrests have been made, and further inquiries are ongoing.

Timeline

2025-04-22
Pahalgam terror attack
Three terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba killed 25 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Operation Sindoor.
Telegraphindia
2025-06-25
Case registered by Gujarat ATS
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad registered a case related to DDoS attacks on government websites.
Deshgujarat
2026-08-24
NIA conducts searches
The NIA raided five locations across multiple states in connection with the cyber terrorism investigation.
Deshgujarat